motley
MOT-lee
motlee
/ˈmɑtli/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “motley” is spelled “motlee”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | m | o | t | l | ee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /m/ | /ɑ/ | /t/ | /l/ | /i/ |
English writes “motley” with
6 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“motlee” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “motley”
reallyonlyfamilyactuallyprobablyexactlycertainlyfinallyabsolutelycharlie
“motley” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “motley”?
“motley” is pronounced MOT-lee — IPA /ˈmɑtli/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “motlee”.
How many syllables are in “motley”?
“motley” has 2 syllables: MOT-lee (the capitalized syllable is stressed).